2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · VE05 ETA
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 194,394 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VE05 ETA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 194,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VE05 ETA Mileage History
- 15/01/2024185,494 mi
- 26/02/2025191,203 mi+5,709 mi
- 03/03/2025191,210 mi+7 mi
- 23/03/2026194,383 mi+3,173 mi
- 22/07/2026194,394 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VE05 ETA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (VE05 ETA) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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